Carahunge, Sisian

Name: Carahunge
Address: Sisian, Armenia

#1 among attractions in Sisian

Top attraction, Archaeological site

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Carahunge, also known as Zorats Karer, Dik-Dik Karer, Tsits Karer and Karenish, is a prehistoric archaeological site near the town of Sisian in the Syunik Province of Armenia. It is also often referred to in international tourist lore as the "Armenian Stonehenge". ()

Local name: Քարահունջ Coordinates: 39°33'3"N, 46°1'45"E

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Carahunge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shaki Waterfall, Vorotnavank, Vorotnaberd.

1.9 miW
Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall
Shaki Waterfall, Sisian
49 min walk • Shaki Waterfall is a waterfall in Armenia, with a height of 18 m. It is located in Syunik Province. The Shaki Waterfall is situated 6 km from the town of Sisian.
6.2 miSE
Monastery, Historical place
Vorotnavank
158 min walk • Vorotnavank is a monastic complex located along a ridge overlooking the Vorotan gorge, between the villages of Vaghatin and Vorotan in the Syunik Province of Armenia.
6.3 miSE
Archaeological site
Vorotnaberd, Sisian
160 min walk • Vorotnaberd is an important fortress along a ridge overlooking the Vorotan gorge, between the villages of Vaghatin and Vorotan in the Syunik Province of Armenia. Vorotnaberd is 1,365 metres above sea level.

Carahunge, Sisian

Facts and practical information

Carahunge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Shaki Waterfall, Sisian

Vorotnavank

Vorotnaberd, Sisian